Opportunity awaits at 6505 Old York Road! This property offers an exciting chance for a buyer, investor, or renovator with the vision to unlock its full potential. The home is in need of updating and repairs, but provides a great foundation for creating something special. Whether you're looking to renovate for your own use or searching for your next investment project, this property presents plenty of possibilities. Bring your ideas, your contractor, and your imagination and transform this home to suit your vision. Property is being sold in its present condition. Buyer is responsible for conducting their own due diligence regarding property condition, permitted uses, and any desired improvements. A great opportunity for those who can see beyond today's condition and recognize tomorrow's potential!
TownhomeProperty Type
1925Year Built
2,310 sq ftLot Size
$70Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Pradeep John• Keller Williams Real Estate Tri-County
West Oak Lane, located between Cheltenham Avenue and Stenton Avenue, is a residential and commercial Philadelphia neighborhood with leafy blocks and a classic rowhouse streetscape. The neighborhood’s energy concentrates around the Ogontz Avenue and 72nd Avenue corridor, where barbershops, bakeries, takeout counters, and small storefronts set a steady, everyday rhythm. Landmark Americana Tap & Grill anchors the local dining scene, while Simons Recreation Center and the West Oak Lane Library act as civic touchpoints. Brick twins and porch-front homes line the side streets, with pocket parks breaking up the grid. SEPTA’s Broad Street Line at Fern Rock frames the commute pattern, and nearby Fairmount Park trails add a green counterpoint.
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Market insights
6505 Old York Rd · $155,000
DAYS ON MARKET
33 days
The average home goes pending in 43 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
97.6%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$155,000
Median sale price in this area is $431,109. (178% higher than this home)
PRICE DROP
1 price drop
24% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Unfinished basement
Living area per assessor
Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the first upper level
Two bedrooms on the second upper level
Bathrooms
Two full bathrooms (one on first upper level, one on second upper level)
Heating & cooling
Hot water heating
Natural gas heating fuel
Window air conditioning units (electric)
Exterior features
30 x 77 lot dimensions
No tidal water
Home design
Semi-detached home
Stone construction
Parking
On-street parking
Construction
Stone exterior
Brick/mortar foundation
Above grade and below grade structures
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Other
Fee simple ownership
Property described as below average condition
Above-grade finished area reported as 2,200 (assessor)
Electricity and solar
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The RSA, Residential Single-Family Attached districts are primarily intended to accommodate attached and semi-detached houses on individual lots, but may be applied in areas characterized by a mix of housing types, including detached houses. The districts are also intended to provide a density transition between RSD districts and RM districts. The Zoning Code includes five RSA districts that are differentiated primarily on the basis of minimum lot area requirements.
Zone overlays
Narcotics Injection Sites Overlay District
Eighth District Overlay District
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Garden center
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Recreation-Other
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
6/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
4/10 Air Factor
4 unhealthy days expected this year, 7 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Philadelphia, PA • 19126
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Sun exposure
83/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 9% for direct sun exposure in Philadelphia. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8.4 hrs
4.3 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 6505 Old York Rd
$157,392
$2,392 over list price of $155K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $148K to $385K.